Cheesy News

The 3rd Annual Mac & Cheese Fest has come and gone, but the memories will last forever. The competition was intense on Saturday, November 5th. The People and Judges have spoken and have declared the Top Cheese(s) of 2016.

"The popular Mac & Cheese Fest, which drew more than 4,000 people in 2015, is returning for a third year in 2016. Tickets ($65 general admission; $105 VIP) go on sale today for two sessions on Nov. 5 at UIC Forum, where you can taste around 100 chefs' takes on the classic American comfort food in their quest for the "Golden Noodle" that was won by AMK Kitchen Bar and Auntie Vee’s last year."

Valentine's Day is only a few days away and we are feeling all cheesy good inside!

When our job is to find the most amazing mac & cheese, we only feel it's fair to spread the love with those around us. We want to thank your 2015 dinner session GOLDEN NOODLE winner, Auntie Vee's Cupcakes, for sharing their award winning Mac Cheesie Pudeezie along with some of their delicious desserts with awesome mac & cheese fans.

Sampling the award winning mac & cheese by Auntie Vee's Cupcakes

Owner and Chef Navena Moore says, "This Mac & Cheese was as most of my dishes are; an epiphany. I thought, why not fuse the ever so famous dish, mac & cheese, with my popular bread pudding to create a sweet and savory bread pudding. And there you have it. Mac Cheesie Bread pudeezie was born!!"

Owner and Chef Navena Moore

The winning dish, Mac Cheesie Bread Pudeezie, is layered with croissants and elbow pasta then engulfed with a five cheese cream sauce, topped with another layer of Colby Jack and Mozzarella cheese, drizzled with chider brown sugar pecan topping and coupled with a smoked gouda white chocolate sauce.

Auntie Vee's Red Velvet dessert

Auntie Vee's Cupcake

To check out Auntie Vee's deliciousness you can find their food truck on:

Wednesday: Clark & Monroe from 11a-2p

Fridays: Jackson & Wabash from 11a-2p

Or visit their website http://www.auntievees.com or by phone 630-635-2466 for more information about their mac & cheese, baked goods and desserts!

Mac & Cheese Fest explores the culinary genius of Chicago chefs as they compete for the best mac & cheese dish. The GOLDEN NOODLE is awarded to the best mac & cheese by a panel of foodie judges and guests. Visit www.macandcheesechicago.com for more information.

Many thanks to everyone who made this even an amazing success! With your help Mac & Cheese Fest has donated $25,000 to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana. It warms our hearts to be able to make such impact for families in need.

What a fun morning! Mac & Cheese Fest had the opportunity to preview interesting dishes of restaurants participating in Mac & Cheese Fest Chicago 2015 with Windy City Live.

Many thanks to FTW at Lucky Strike Bowling, Kitty OShea's at Hilton Chicago, and State and Lake Chicago Tavern at TheWit for showcasing their dishes and giving away gift cards to each of the Windy City Live guest!